Private Capri Boat Tour: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni & Swim Stops

Cruise the entire island, swim at secret spots, skip the land crowds

A private boat tour around Capri aboard a traditional gozzo, with your own skipper navigating the island's coastal landmarks: Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, White and Green Grottos, Punta Carena Lighthouse and sea caves. You choose between 2, 3, 4 or 6 hours, with swimming stops at hidden coves and snorkeling in clear water included. Blue Grotto entry is separate and involves a long wait. The operator recommends the 4-hour option to accommodate it without cutting the rest of the tour short.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Capri's coastal wonders by boat

• Cruise around Capri island
• Pass Blue Grotto (ticket not included)
• See Faraglioni rock formations
• View White Grotto stalactites
• Pass Natural Arch rock formation
• Visit Marina Piccola bay
• See Green Grotto emerald waters
• Pass Punta Carena Lighthouse
• Stop for swimming and snorkeling

The experience

You board a traditional gozzo at the marina and spend the next few hours circling the island with a skipper who knows where the water is clearest and which caves are worth the detour. The boat passes the White Grotto first, where white limestone stalactites hang from the cave ceiling, then the Natural Arch (a rock formation that frames the sea) before reaching the Faraglioni, the three massive rock stacks that are Capri's most recognizable sight. Marina Piccola opens up as a bay with views straight back to those same rocks, and the Green Grotto earns its name from the way the sea's reflection turns the stone emerald. Punta Carena Lighthouse sits wedged into the cliffs, and smaller sea caves dot the coastline, accessible only by boat.

Swimming stops happen at hidden coves where the water stays calm and the crowds stay on land. You can dive in, snorkel among the fish, or float and look back at the cliffs. Goggles, towels and cushioned sundecks are on board, along with sodas. The Blue Grotto is on the route, but entry requires a separate ticket bought in cash at the entrance, and the wait typically runs about an hour and a half, which is why the operator recommends booking at least 4 hours if you want to see it without losing the rest of the tour to the queue.

Duration matters here because it changes what fits. A 2 or 3-hour tour covers the main sights and includes swimming time but moves at a faster pace. The 4-hour option gives you breathing room and makes the Blue Grotto wait manageable without cutting into the other stops. The 6-hour intensive tour lets you linger longer at each spot and explore more of the smaller caves and coves. Your skipper speaks English, Spanish or Italian, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Soda and soft drinks.
• snorkeling goggles.
• beach towels.
• cushioned sundecks.
• expert local skipper.
• access to sea caves and hidden swimming coves.
• the entire island circuit including Faraglioni, White Grotto, Green Grotto, Natural Arch, Marina Piccola and Punta Carena Lighthouse.

Options for this experience

4 options

Capri: Private 2-hour Boat TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 5 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:30Faraglioni, sea caves and swimming. Duration: 2 hours. Drinks are included. Tour of the island of Capri. Boat. No Blue Grotto: it is not possible to stop at the Blue Grotto because the queue is too long. This 2-hour tour covers the highlights of Capri.

Capri: Private 3-hour Boat TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30, 12:30, 13:30 and 15:30Faraglioni, Blue Grotto and swimming. Duration: 3 hours. Water and soft drinks. Tour of the entire island. Gozzo or similar. Blue Grotto entrance ticket is not included.

Capri: Relaxing 4-hour Boat TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 09:30 and 13:30Blue Grotto, caves and swimming. Duration: 4 hours. Lunch is not included. Blue Grotto entrance ticket is not included. Boat.

Capri: Intensive 6-hour Boat TourGuide in English, Spanish or Italian · 12:30Blue Grotto, Faraglioni and caves. Duration: 6 hours. Lunch is not included. A full-day tour on the boat. Boat. Blue Grotto entrance ticket is not included.

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Before you book

Lasts 2h–6h, runs every day, 6 start times, from € 337 per group, with a live guide in English, Spanish and Italian, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 09:30, the last at 17:30

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GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by We Capri

Is this one for you?Pick the 4-hour tour to see the Blue Grotto without sacrificing swimming time; choose the shorter option if you'd rather skip the grotto and maximize time in the water; go for 6 hours if you want a slower pace through the smaller caves.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long does it actually take to see the Blue Grotto on this tour?

The Blue Grotto entrance queue typically runs about an hour and a half, and that time comes out of your tour duration since the boat waits. The operator recommends booking at least 4 hours if you want to visit it without losing the other stops: shorter tours may not leave enough time for both the cave and the swimming coves.

Can I swim and snorkel on this private boat tour?

Yes, the tour includes exclusive stops at hidden swimming spots where you can dive into the water and snorkel among the marine life. Goggles and beach towels are provided on board.

What's the difference between the 4-hour and 6-hour options?

Both tours visit the same landmarks (Blue Grotto, Faraglioni, Green Grotto, White Grotto and Punta Carena Lighthouse), but the 6-hour intensive tour gives you more time to linger at each spot and explore additional sea caves and smaller coves that the shorter tours pass by.

Is the Blue Grotto ticket included in the price?

No, the Blue Grotto entry ticket is not included and must be purchased separately in cash at the entrance. This is why the waiting time for the cave is removed from your tour duration.

What should I bring or wear for a private boat tour around Capri?

Bring sunscreen, a hat and a swimsuit if you plan to use the swimming stops. Goggles, towels and cushions are provided on the boat. The tour operates in all weather, so a light jacket or cover-up is useful if the wind picks up on the water.